Jan 12, 2023
Oil majors investing 8 times more in biofuels than hydrogen: T&E
Policy News
Jan 10, 2023
Global biofuel demand is expected to be 6% or 900 million litres per year (MLPY) higher in 2022 than the previous year.
Renewable diesel makes up the largest share of this year-on-year expansion, thanks to attractive policies in the United States and Europe.
Blending requirements and financial incentives support demand growth in India and Brazil, and Indonesia’s 30%... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 9, 2023
Delivering freight across the UK could become more efficient and cleaner thanks to a £7 million (€7.9 million) government-backed fund.
The initiative that was rolled out on January 9 will outline new innovative ideas and technology across the industry.
The freight innovation fund (FIF) will go to up to 36 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They will then... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 4, 2023
US ethanol exports to Brazil will not face significant tariffs this year.
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper said that the Brazilian government has extended the suspension of a 20% tariff that was set to resume on January 1.
“This extension buys us some time and gives us some breathing room to work with the new administration on a longer-term, permanent resolution... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 4, 2023
bp has completed its purchase of Archaea Energy marking a milestone in the growth of its strategic biofuel business.
“We see enormous opportunity to grow our bioenergy business by bringing Archaea fully into bp,” said Dave Lawler, chairman and president bp America. “The talent, expertise and passion of their team has let them achieve incredible growth so far,... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 22, 2022
MEPs and EU governments have agreed to reform the Emissions Trading System to further reduce industrial emissions and invest more in climate friendly technologies.
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which enshrines the “polluter pays” principle, is at the core of European climate policy and key to achieving the objective of EU climate-neutrality.
By putting a... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 16, 2022
MEPs have backed plans to boost the deployment of more renewables across member states.
A proposed new law will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants or to adapt existing ones.
In their amendments to the Commission proposal, MEPs shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from 12 to nine months, if located in so-called... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 8, 2022
The European Commission has asked to hear views on the long-awaited update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Annex IX.
This draft act is open for feedback for four weeks until January 2.
This feedback will then be taken into account for finalising this initiative. The Commission added that the feedback received will also be published on its website and must... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 7, 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million litres by the end of the year — a 200% increase on last year’s production of 100 million litres.
More optimistic calculations estimate total production in 2022 could reach 450 million litres. Both scenarios position the SAF industry... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 7, 2022
Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers are headed for a feedstock supply crunch during 2022-2027 if current trends do not change, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
In its main case, demand for vegetable oil, waste and residue oils and fats increases 56% to 79 million tonnes over the forecast period.
Fuels made from wastes... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 6, 2022
MEPs have reached a preliminary deal with EU governments on a new law on deforestation-free products.
This will make it obligatory for companies to verify and issue a so-called “due diligence” statement that goods placed on the EU market have not led to deforestation and forest degradation anywhere in the world after 31 December 2020.
According to the agreed text,... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 2, 2022
The US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) aims to steadily grow biofuels for use in the nation’s fuel supply for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
This aims to build on the strong foundation for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme started in the Biden-Harris Administration.
The RFS “set” proposal requests public input on required volumes of biofuel for the next one... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 30, 2022
The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022 has been introduced that will allow the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends higher than 10%.
This federal legislation has also ended years of regulatory uncertainty and prevent a patchwork of uneven state regulations.
The act has support from a mix of stakeholders including the National Corn Growers Association,... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 24, 2022
Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) has released a new report card intended to create a complete picture of biofuels’ use impacts in the country.
The report card demonstrates which provinces are leading on emissions reductions in transportation and how poorly designed fuel taxation systems are raising fuel costs for fuel consumers.
The report reinforces the importance... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 23, 2022
The UK government has with the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of biodiesel from the USA and Canada.
After reviewing the measures on biodiesel imports, which were transitioned from the European Union system when the UK left the EU, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) recommended that existing tariffs on... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 18, 2022
The Indonesian Government, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) hosted the first Sustainable Vegetable Oil conference on the sidelines of the G20.
The conference highlighted the role of vegetable oils in global food security, and new collaboration between different parts of the supply chain to ensure going... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 17, 2022
European MEPs have backed plans to boost the deployment of renewables.
The proposal would accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants.
In their amendments to the Commission proposal, MEPs in the Industry, Energy and Research Committee shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from 12 to nine months, if located in the... [Read More]
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